Db2
CVE-2025-36384
HIGH
Vulnerability Assessment
| Weakness | |
| Impact | CVSS 8.4 (HIGH). Attack vector: Local. Complexity: Low. Privileges required: None. User interaction: None. Exploitable via local access. |
| Exploit ScenarioDerived | An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to a local user with filesystem access to escalate their privileges due to the use. |
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Alert meAnalysisAIv1 – Mar 12, 2026
Db2 contains a vulnerability that allows attackers to a local user with filesystem access to escalate their privileges due to the use (CVSS 8.4).
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affects Db2. IBM Db2 for Windows 12.1.0 - 12.1.3 could allow a local user with filesystem access to escalate their privileges due to the use of an unquoted search path element.
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2DescriptionCVE.org
IBM Db2 for Windows 12.1.0 - 12.1.3 could allow a local user with filesystem access to escalate their privileges due to the use of an unquoted search path element.
Executive ViewAI
A high-severity vulnerability in IBM Db2 (CVE-2025-36384, CVSS 8.4) enables local users with filesystem access to escalate privileges to higher permission levels, potentially compromising database integrity and sensitive data. Organizations running Db2 must prioritize patching to prevent unauthorized administrative access that could lead to data theft, manipulation, or system compromise.
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